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Differential Fuel Utilization and Energy Expenditure in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis with or without Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes Mellitus

By Ward, Sheila A.
Paolone, A, Temple University, 1995
Catalog ID: PH 1447
227 pp

The problem of the study was to examine the effects of cystic fibrosis (CF) and cystic fibrosis related diabetes mellitus (CFRDM) on fuel utilization and energy expenditure in stable ambulatory patients during rest, exercise, and recovery from exercise. The purpose was to characterize the energy nee...

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Energy expenditure in Scottish highland dance

By Kennedy, Sandra L.
McMurray, RG, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2006
Catalog ID: PE 4785
49 pp

The purpose of this study was to determine the energy expenditure of different Scottish highland dances. Female Premier level Scottish highland dancers (n = 9) had their oxygen uptake (VO2) and heart rate (HR) measured during the Fling, Sword, and Sean Truibhas dances. The V02 were different betwe...

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Female body-building: exploring muscularity, femininity and bodily empowerment : (Vol. 12,1)

By Lang, Margot C. M.A.
Wendy Frisby, University of British Columbia, 1998
Catalog ID: PSY 2053
143 pgs. : 2 microfiche

This study aimed to build upon the literature on women's athleticism by using bodybuilding as a vehicle for exploring associations between women's muscularity, notions of gender and bodily empowerment. Feminist cultural analyses of women's bodybuilding have claimed that muscularity is constrained by...

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Effects of Coleus Forskohlii supplementation on body composition and markers of health in sedentary moderately overweight females : (Vol. 15,1)

By Henderson, Shonteh L.
Kreider, R., University of Memphis, 2002
Catalog ID: HE 721
70 pp

This study investigated the effects of Coleus Forskohlii on body composition, and determined the safety and efficacy of supplementation. In a double blind and randomized manner, 23 females supplemented their diet with ForsLean(TM) (250 mg of 10% Coleus Forskohlii [CF] extract, (n=7) or a placebo [P]...

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An analysis of the current judging methods used in competitive ballroom dancing as well as comparisons to competitive pairs figure skating and ice dancing: (Vol. 12,2)

By Keck, Mary L.
Gibb, SL, Brigham Young University, 1998
Catalog ID: PE 3996
122 pp

This study was conducted to analyze the current judging methods used in competitive ballroom dancing (Dancesport). It also contains comparisons to competitive pairs figure skating and ice dancing judging systems. A questionnaire was sent to 216 National Dance Council of America qualified judges. Int...

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The changes in composition, function, and aesthetic criteria as a result of acculturation found in five traditional dances of the eastern band of cherokee indians in North Carolina

By Rivers, Olivia Skipper Ph.D.
University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1990
Catalog ID: PE 3274
346 pp

Traditional means unchanging. However, as a reflection of culture, dance changes as culture changes. The intent of this study was to determine changes on Traditional Cherokee dances resulting from interaction and acculturation into European culture, and to identify characteristics in the choreograph...

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Qualifying for Olympic status: the process and implications for competitive ballroom dance

By Long, Daniel N.
Prohosky, C, Brigham Young University, 1999
Catalog ID: PE 4215
181 pp

Recreational or social ballroom dancing has long had a competitive counterpart which, over many years, has developed into a successful competition network involving a large number of countries throughout the world. The athleticism required to participate and obtain success in competitive ballroom da...

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The history of tap dance in education: 1920-1950

By Arslanian, Sharon P.
Hilsendager, S, Temple University, 1997
Catalog ID: PE 3744
338 pp

The dissertation presents the history of tap dance, also known as clog dance, as it was taught as an activity within Physical Education during the decades 1920-1950. Central to this study is the description and analysis of nineteen books written by and for tap dance teachers in schools and colleges....

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Trudi Schoop: from dance mime to dance therapy

By Young, Therese Adams M.A.
Texas Woman's University, 1986
Catalog ID: PE 2986
101 pgs. : 2 microfiche

The performing career during pre- and post-World War II of Swiss dance artist Trudi Schoop was chronicled. Schoop’s contributions to the theater arts were identified, both as a solo artist and within the context of her Comic Ballet Company. Personal interviews with the subject verified collected doc...

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Comparison of muscular power, endurance, and aerobic power in male-to-female transgender individuals versus cisgender males and females

By Jenkins, Christine L.
Ouellette, K, Springfield College, 2019
Catalog ID: PE 5063
291 pp

The study was designed to provide physiological data on male-to-female (MtF) individuals, and compare MtF to cisgender males (CM) and cisgender females (CF) in muscular power, endurance, and aerobic power. Each of six MtF subjects were age and activity-matched to one CM and CF to form a triad. All s...

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